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About Me

 

I am an instructional designer, learning strategist, and curriculum developer with experience creating effective learning solutions for educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and global corporations. My work combines educational psychology, adult learning principles, performance consulting, and thoughtful design to create learning experiences that are practical, engaging, accessible, and aligned with organizational goals.

Using methodologies such as ADDIE, SAM, Backward Design, and Design Thinking, I develop instructor-led, virtual, blended, and self-paced learning solutions. I design meaningful learning activities that reflect real-world challenges, promote active participation, and help learners build the knowledge and skills needed to perform with confidence. My experience includes:

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  • Curriculum and instructional design

  • E-learning course development and LMS implementation

  • Training needs and performance-gap analysis

  • Instructor-led and virtual training

  • Job aids, facilitator guides, learner workbooks, and reference materials

  • User manuals, knowledge-base articles, technical documentation, and blogs

  • Competency-based assessments and evaluation strategies

  • Healthcare, higher education, corporate, and career-development training

  • Accessibility-conscious design aligned with Section 508 and WCAG principles​

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I am proficient using e-learning authoring tools, learning management systems, web-development platforms, and educational technologies. I also create balanced, authentic assessments that measure foundational knowledge, core competencies, task performance, decision-making, and the application of learning to real-world situations.​

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My academic background includes extensive research in career decision-making and educational psychology, with work published in respected professional and academic journals. This research foundation continues to influence how I approach learner motivation, assessment, behavior, and performance improvement.

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Education

  • Master of Science in Educational Psychology - Texas A&M University

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Texas A&M University, Baylor University

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Professional Credentials

I am certified to teach Career and Technical Education in Health Professions and have served as a subject matter expert in healthcare education. I am also credentialed as a Learning Management System Implementation Coach and Professional Development Consultant.  I am licensed in Texas as a Social Work Associate.

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I bring curiosity, creativity, and a commitment to excellence to every engagement. My goal is to create solutions that make learning engaging, meaningful and which improves performance.

Projects

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*** Work samples may be in DRAFT form***

Infographic

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Job Aids

Storyboard

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Pharmacy Technician Quiz
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Course Design

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Asset Metadata

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Rise Course

Jeopardy Game

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Vyond Video

AI Video

Activities and Assessments

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Learning and Development Plans

Content Writing

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Website Design

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What My Clients Have to Say

"Excellent Work."

Manidhar Gudavalli
(CNA Practice Questions)

"Amanda was a god-send. Despite my need for a quick turnaround, she really delivered. Thank you Amanda. I hope we have an opportunity to work together again."

Ron Moore, PhD.
(Upwork Client)

"Amanda was a pleasure to work with. We will work with her again."

Freeborn & Associates
(1000 question assessment)

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"Amanda has an unwavering commitment to exceeding customer expectations. Organized and diligent, Amanda is able to quickly learn technology systems and software, and able to provide educational expertise of such systems to the clients in a variety of settings."

Stacie Adams (Edgenuity)

"Completed our assignment in a timely manner and communicated well  Very pleased with the result."

Boundless
(College Level Psych Assessment)

"Ms. Smith will be an asset to any school or company she is employed with.  I highly recommend her."  

Rose Garza
(Moody High School)

"An educator who possesses a strong pedagogical skillset . Her deep knowledge is a direct result of both her strong academic credentials, as well as her passion for life-long learning."

Chief Educational Consultant (Century High School)

"Excellent skills in real world UX, UI, and product design."

Project Manager
(BRFCU)

"Just finished the SB553 training and it was SO good.  I can't believe Amanda just threw it together on the fly.  The BP's shared this feedback too.  Great job!"

Member of People Ops Team
(Catalight)

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